Pickaroon - Mans Best Friend Part 2

[@MartinHuber_Knives]

I'm a Blacksmith from Austria. And one of your Fans showed me this video and meant, he needs one so bad and i have to forge him a Pickaroon. So i did and he was so happy with it. Still uses it weekly since November, makes me happy. :D

[@HardcoreFourSix]

Yes, that Hickory is HARD, as is Oak and all those other eastern hardwoods. When this Western WA boy was stationed in KY, I was cutting firewood, and spent as much time sharpening chain on my Stihl as I did cutting!

[@colescreekfarms]

Plus you have your own sweat and time In that one! Its always so much more rewarding to use something you have made yourself or added your finishing touches too! Keep up the good work!

[@Anonymous8317]

Your honesty and being humble, A+

[@RobToemik]

I don't know why it's so hard for people to admit their mistakes. But you're able to do it on-line, in front of thousands of people! That's amazing, and that's one of the reasons that you'll probably be a pretty big success! (Subscribed!)

[@Defox721]

That was a pretty good guess

[@alanj7306]

Why I can’t watch red poppy ranch channel. The guy is a Douche and never ever listens to good advice from knowledgeable people.

[@agentbertram4769]

Brilliant! Well done Cody. I always say that the man who never learned by his mistakes, never learned anything. I learned that after falling headlong down the stairs... but learn it I did.

[@kmake8321]

I just got my first pickaroon today. Is an aluminium one from Stihl. I've been cutting and stacking wood for 6 years now. This is going to save my back so much. Love your videos.

[@alanj7306]

It’s wonderful that you actually listen to your subscribers and take their good advice. There’s another channel (red poppy ranch) that I cannot stand anymore. He’s so arrogant, complaining, but never takes anyone’s good advice. I appreciate how humble you are and your terrific sense of humor. My friend, God bless you and yours and stay safe!!

[@Joeandfran]

Cody, Spring, Roll and Tension....used interchangeably for the type of pin with a slotted cut in its length. A Spiral Spring Pin is the type that is rolled up like a jelly roll. Wicipedia helped clear up the confusion I had for decades. Sorry for the confusion for the use of so many words. Your presentation is right on!

[@davegoodridge8352]

Amen. The viewers of this page are some of the best folks of there.

[@bsteele5287]

I have learned so much from watching your videos and have applied that knowledge to a number of tools and projects around my property. I have pretty much exclusively used your opinions on axes to make my latest purchases and have not been disappointed. This is after buying cheap axes for years and having to replace or repair them often. Seems buying really cheap tools is not saving money in the long run if you have to continually replace them. Anyway, thanks for all you do.

[@wranglerstar]

+B Steele Thank you

[@micheallanham4834]

Many years ago I used many of these home made picks to move railway ties around. For hardwood ties we sharpened them to a point and put more of a curve on the end. We would also tape just below the head to prevent damage on the handle. Great video, brought back lots of memories.

[@chrisspence3216]

Thanks to you I now have two of these things and just cut and stacked 4 huge trees and what a back saver !!

[@Sergejoncas]

i live in new brunswick canada in the forest and i seen these all my life works great and i still have one thanks for all vids there great

[@GOTTshua]

Artistically, I like the way it looks like a bird with the pin for an eye.

[@lightbox33]

Just want to say your videos have been very helpful and opened up the knowledge of important tools we all should have in our arsenal. Your knowledge helped me choose the right tools and I replaced three sledgehammer handles that came out awesome. Great Work! Thank You

[@jarhead03xx37]

I appreciate your love of old tools

[@arthurirwin8235]

You are a man of good character and a man i can respect! Great video and I'm on the hunt for a good pickaroon thank you

[@Joeandfran]

Cody, fabulous presentation of a very old and valuable tool. Very thoughtful suggestion for all us modern day wood handlers! The pin inus is a tension pin; a roll pin looks like a miniature jelly roll! Keep up the awesome work!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Very cool! Mad props for publicly correcting your mistake.

[@georgewocosky]

Even as a child, I adopted the axiom: Make do with what you have, or do without. . .Curiosity of all things manufactured led me to making what I needed. While a lot of my friends were having things 'bought' for them, I learned to 'make' things, as well as scrounge up 'repairable, and restorable items ;). When you KNOW what makes anything work, along with how it's made, improvements to 'what was' is the next phase of 'what is', & what will be ! We as a society have 'devolved' into money chasers

[@phab2808]

I have bin looking for a tool like this sense I was 10 years old for so many uses. Thanks for the video the wood handle looks so comfortable. I would replace that foam with leather binding or maybe even make a bunch of rings with leather that would last looks like you have a known circumference to work with. Thank you for your videos!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

A true craftsman leaves his mark on his work.

[@delsmithfishing2891]

Just found your channel , I really enjoying . I like the older tools also .

[@robertk3850]

Pine tar and linseed oil will give nice patina. I learned this from LOGCABINLOOMS. Nice old guy from up Dakota way. I love his old military truck too.

[@MrWuhisn]

wth something satisfying about that roll pin flushing in. lol. I love hickory handle tools over all others.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you. I've always been an Anglophile at heart. "Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves..."

[@AxanarGaming]

I wish I had your crafting knowledge. I only knew what that pin was for because I have never had my hands on such beautiful tools. I've had to repair many a cheap tool on the job with only a self tapping screw. It's something you see often when you have only junk tools to work with.

[@citizen1970]

As welder I thought about making pickaroon out of a old worn out pick just cut off one side that was worn or damaged and cut or grind to the desired shape. Over the years I stacked my wood in a circle my diameter was twenty feet across and filled up in the center higher I had three all together they looked like muffins I was told that this was a German design I used tarps and even a old pool liner to cover. Thanks for sharing

[@Femmpaws]

The one thing that most people don't understand about wood handled tools is wood absorbs a lot of the shock and vibration that get's transmitted to the hand with metal and fiberglass handles... That's the main reasons for the soft grips on those handles, then being molded for a better grip is just a side note.

[@TheBushcraftBrothers]

I can tell that you love your wooden handled tools. The character that these proper tools hold is often unappreciated by my generation (I'm 18). Your comparison between the Stihl and your new hickory handled pickaroon somehow reminds me of how many people prefer "Old Rusty Snap On tools" over the "New Shiny Chinese Crapstman tools." Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that the Stihl pickaroon is Chinese or crap, because it is not, I guess Im just saying I prefer the dark beautiful wood handles (:

[@deanmainwaring4177]

i dont know if you can get it in America but the best thing my pop says for axe handles is a timber calles 'horizontal'. we recently made a spliitng axe handle out of it, feels good and has the feel that you say hickory does. cheers from Australia.

[@backwoodsbill3625]

I do some blacksmithing. What I do to my handles is to sand it smooth. then I run it through a flame( my oil lamp). some fine steel wool then dip it in boiled linseed oil. I let it soak in then wipe off the excess, and let it dry. it makes it very supple, and helps to stop me from getting blisters.

[@TheGreatSnafoo]

When your splitting wood the picaroon and axe head combo comes in handy no switching tools.

[@wranglerstar]

Yes everything is properly done. Wait till you guys see the two FSS shovels I picked up today...

[@BeachBow]

You've gotta watch out for those old folks. Sometimes what looks foolish or redundant actually has a purpose. Now you can swing the tool with confidence!!

[@jvh1756]

Who needs tools when you have a generous supply of black powder. And it's more fun. ;) You taught me that in a previous video. Lol.

[@harleypub]

Thank you for all you do!

[@davidgouin8420]

I have on from my grandfather that worked in the Forest of the Michigan upper peninsula in the late 1800's it was cut out of a axe head. I use it to move the larger cuts to the splitter! It really saves the low back. Once you learn the art of how to use it you can easily maneuver large heavy pieces very easily!

[@ttss5726]

Gotta love these videos. Jack of all traits every boy should have to live with you for the training. This makes real men unlike todays gen that lack this knowledge and skill. Sadly I grew up in a city wish I had the opportunity as a kid to learn all this stuff

[@TheRussellComer]

Make the burning branding larger, register the label, have quality standards in place for marketing and license the product. Your advice is sound, and your subscribers are good critics ;) Use the proseeds (intentional misspelling) to the fathering what God leads you to do with it. I believe that one man can make a difference. Your a good steward of your audience, very Proverbial.

[@garywinters2282]

Really like your humility, love the old tools the history of them and how long they last if taken care of. I subscribed, looking forward to your videos sir.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Just keep haunting yard sales and off the beaten path flea markets. Keep the word out among friends & family that you like old tools - for them to keep an eye out. Especially talk to older folks in family. Never know what they may have stashed in the basement. Or know someone who does. Usually more pricey, estate sales & auctions another possibility. Love old tools, too. So they are permanently on my "look out for it" list. :-)

[@TheADAMSLAYER1995]

I found an old roofer's hatchet that has a handle like that. the roofers use it to keep their knuckles off the roof/shingles when they are hammering since it allows your hand to sit farther away from the work being done.

[@honyuk]

Peavey Manufacturing Co. Eddington, Maine sells a complete line of pickeroons of different styles and handle lengths.

[@carrichard]

Very well done--It's my contention, That if its worth making-It's worth making it--well !!

[@StephenStrum]

You mentioned the foam grip needing replacement. Go to any sporting goods store and purchase the grip tape for a tennis racket. It is a piece of cake to create a brand new sure-grip handle in almost any color of your choice.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

I took a ax that had a big chip in it and cut it down to a pickaroon with a angle grinder it works good ax head cost 3.00 at a yard sale

[@bigolmoose6941]

Hi Cody, I believe the end of the handle on the pickaroon is referred to as a deerfoot. Looks like one!

[@brandonroberts9445]

I have a pickaroon and i made it from skrach and it works like a charm

[@michaelmullinax6344]

When putting a handle in any socket tool you should take a mallet and hit the end of the handle thereby driving the handle home. If you look at store bought handles they have a "flat" for this purpose. The fit of the pick is probably a matter of choice but the tool is made to save the back so for me i want the pick to stick and then throw the piece of wood off easy again just probably a personal preference. Thanks for the video

[@cpetrishin5455]

I love my picaroon. Bought it at Lee valley for 60$ cdn. Put a axe handle on it too for more reach. A real back saver . Great vid!

[@PHINIUS1226]

The Stihl hookaroons are made by Logrite & offers lengths (24" 30" 36" 48"). I believe the length has much to do with the application and height of the user. The length keeps you from bending over to reach a log on the ground. I really appreciate Wranglestar's appreciation for these tools. Find an old rusty something and bring it back to life. It means more to you. The working on it with your hands is part of the process of that tool becoming part of you, like a broken-in baseball mitt.

[@brucelund5788]

Cody, I am so new to all this social media stuff, I tried to figure out how to edit my bad spelling below, but had no luck. It should read "though", also I guess it means something to "like" and so I'll try to remember to do that, as I do enjoy your video's! God Bless

[@brucelund5788]

Cody, I have one of these, though mine appears to be all cast, in your earlier vid you commented on the bluntness of the point. I believe thats because this is a sawmill tool, rather than a logging tool, the purpose being to pull cants and unplaned lumber off the green chain, the bluntness causing less damage before finishing. God Bless

[@PanteraDeNoche]

Have you ever read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? Most people would just see a tool. You see the beauty and the utility of the tool. Pretty cool dude.

[@Femmpaws]

Cody when you talked about leaving out the roll pin in the first video my first question was, why are you leaving it out? Bill had what looked like a double bitted axe but one of the blades was ground with a hook in it. The hook was to help pull yourself up on top of the log after it was fallen. Bill logged here in the Northwest starting in the late 40s to the late 60s by the 70s he was mostly driving log truck.

[@imoehl123]

Beautiful handle. they do make a 3/4 length handle like that, if seen them on many guys' axes on the fire department, by far my favorite handle design.

[@ubioubiestveritas]

Thanks for another great video! Gotta get a pickaroon.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

turned out really nice

[@johngatwood2798]

You mentioned either in this video or the previous one, about wanting a shorter "pickaroon", YEARS AGO a short "FIRE AXE" used to be standard equipment on school buses, they had an axe head on one side and a "spike" or "pick" on the other, if you can find one of these and do a bit of "creative" grinding on the "pick" side you will have a short axe as well as a shorter handle "pickaroon".

[@RealBushMonkey]

pinned axe heads are mandatory for B.C. fallers in Canada

[@Allofthemonkeys]

I know that you said that just working handles would not keep you in business, but as a tool-o-phile myself I would love to maybe get a copy of the template so I could make my own handle

[@dougspears7968]

Did you show your new modified tool to the neighbor who gave you the original. This is an example that i think he would appreciate. You did make the tool better than the original.

[@thump186]

I imagine the pickaroon on the back of the ax would be similar to a firemams ax. I have a pulp hook I use when splitting wood. I use it to grab the next peice for splitting I could see whers the ax with the pickaroon would be handy.

[@michiganhomestead5020]

Hey Cody! I bought a pickaroon new like that one and it looks just the same except red. I also saw the one with the axe head and it is just a cheap very short piece of metal welded on to the other side. Doesn't look very effective as an axe.

[@kevinhunter5078]

Ever try soaking tools in antifreeze to swell the wood instead of replacing the handles? It's about the same as water, but it doesn't evaporate out.

[@scottwilcox6741]

Another great video

[@Leeofthestorm]

wrap that aluininum handle with a bike inner tube. It makes an emergency tourniquet and is an excellent fire starting material, as well as other emergency uses besides being a good grip

[@greymanzink6118]

If Cody doesn't mind, I'll reply. The handle is treated with boiled linseed oil, and he explained in an earlier video, that he was marking his tools so they were easily identifiable.

[@davidgouin8420]

It's an awesome tool!

[@wranglerstar]

+David Gouin Have you ever used one?

[@davidgouin8420]

Yes Sir, just two days ago. I'm cutting up an oak tree that was 27 inches at the base for firewood. I use my Grandfathers tool every year, is that not awesome! I've had two spinal fusions on my low back, I could not do it without this remarkable tool!

[@wranglerstar]

+David Gouin good to hear!

[@jerryboy2199]

I looked on ebay after your video yesterday.

[@biohazardjackson63]

Drilling though aluminum isn't hard you have to drill slow so it bites in and keep it cooled also keeps you from breaking the bit

[@Robotack1]

Nowhere sells these here in Ireland and I NEED one!!

[@ofwoden]

I've done some work with fishermen in Iceland and they use pickaroons to move cod fish.

[@Vortex828282]

I'm the 100 th and I'm proud to watch this

[@patrickgreen5718]

We use linseed oil on our wooden fire axes! It really does good

[@green89yj]

We are required to pin heads on our racing and throwing axes in timbersports competitions

[@scottpecora371]

It's funny but given the choice I wouldn't hesitate to choose the wood handle for several reasons. First since the handle isnt round like the metal one so youll never have to look to know the orientation of the pick. Second wooden handle will naturally dampen any vibration. It's lighter and more naturally balanced. Lastly, never under estimate the value of beauty or the feeling of pleasure from natural quality and craftsmanship.

[@dustinmontano7152]

Awesome video's learning so much thank you.

[@ericferguson9989]

I find aluminum really conducts heat, so the wood handle should feel warmer in the hand. I use a similar tool in aluminum (albeit with a dull tip) to full boxes off shelves in a freezer and man, is it cold!

[@rollysport77]

gatta love good tools.

[@andrebergeron7540]

The wooden handle will absorb some of the shock of striking the tool constantly. If you were to use it on a professional level the wooden handle would be the way to go. Your joints will thank you later in the day and later in life. Also, no matter how good a person is with a chainsaw eventually you nick or cut a tools with the chain. Wood is easier on the saw chain than aluminum as you found out yourself. That is why when logging I always used plastic wedges, and not aluminum or steel. Wedges are cheaper than chain, when they get destroyed.

[@benkaminski1261]

thanks for putting the pin in the pickeroon head the only change I would have made would be to have painted the axe handle end a bright yellow to keep from being lost in brush, black too hard too see Ben Thunder Bay, ON

[@TheSholtzy]

Does one need to sharpen a pickaroon regularly?

[@shihtzumax9251]

Try this product as an added handle grip; might work well with your aluminum pickaroon? Love your vids!

[@lincolnhallas8774]

what is the black coating on your handles? black paint? for show or extra grip? love your videos keep it up! Bonus question, when do you use a straight handle and when do you use a curved handle?

[@rascalwind]

Abraham Lincoln. Mallets, Flying off the handle. :)

[@dexterlexter123]

the points are different the pickeroon is for sticking into logs the firemans axe is for forced entry

[@ihikearoundcom]

Cody, any questions with surf equipment I am your go to man!

[@velvanae]

So with the wedge and the roll pin it is a double safety feature. Do you save all or most of your old tool handles?

[@pimmccarthy6062]

Wranglestar i am am teenager who lives in New York State and I think you are extremely smart and wise I was wondering were you got your hat but I manly wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world God bless you and your family keep it up.

[@treebytheseafarms]

Use DIY truck bedliner on that aluminum handle when the foam bites the dust.

[@neburnynhs9394]

Does it have to be a roll pin or can it just be a rivet or something and then just peen it in at the end so it's secure.

[@marpip01]

I actually bought one of these at ackland grainger in Canada about two months ago . Think it was $ 50.00 cdn .

[@Robotack1]

Can you show how you do the coloured end to the handles? What kind of paint do you use? Should you do this before or after BLO? Thanks... Great video!

[@appalachianstillhunter6534]

Some places require a logger's (and others I assume!) to be pinned. I think I saw that in a BC faller's standards video. I'll be making myself one soon.

[@dirtydog3d]

I think the handle shape/style is called a "doe's foot".

[@timothymillay6045]

dirtydog3d fawns foot

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

One might wrap that aluminum handle with leather, when the time comes. Maybe roughen up the surface a little first. Maybe wet the leather and stretch it, so it shrinks and grips the handle. Maybe. Maybe not. Just a WAG from an engineer.

[@athiker7209]

That was neat!